Blow Quote by Anonymous
“A newborn child has to cry, for only in this way will his lungs expand. A doctor once told me of a child who could not breathe when it was born. In order to make it breathe the doctor gave it a slight blow. The mother must have thought the doctor cruel. But he was really doing the kindest thing possible. As with newborn children the lungs are contracted, so are our spiritual lungs. But through suffering God strikes us in love. Then our lungs expand and we can breathe and pray.”
About This Quote
Newborns cry to expand lungs; similarly, spiritual growth requires suffering, which, through love, expands our capacity to pray.
In simple terms: Suffering expands spiritual lungs like breath for a newborn.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hardship as a path to spiritual growth.
Themes
suffering
spiritual growth
faith
compassion
healing
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- childbirth
- spiritual practice
- counseling
- personal crises
Key Concepts
theology
human development
Questions to Reflect On
- What ' in your life has expanded your spiritual capacity?
- How can you view pain as a catalyst for growth?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may be misinterpreted as cruelty rather than love.
